Job Requisition ID #23WD69816Position OverviewThe Design Program Manager will help our Experience Design (XD) team within the Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions (PDMS) organization operate more effectively by managing programs to enhance team health, improve design efficiency and process, and increase design alignment across teams and with business partners.Our ideal candidate will be a systems thinker who is an excellent communicator and collaborator. They should be equally skilled in both managing established programs, which require strong organization, communication, and task management skills, and in identifying opportunities for improvement, applying design thinking to create successful solutions. It’s a position that requires scalability, from strategic thinking to detailed tactical implementation.A successful candidate should also be comfortable diving into complexity, navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities. Sound judgement is essential – knowing what challenges to invest in and what challenges to deprioritize. Confidence and excellent relationship and networking skills are also critical as this role requires working across teams to connect dots and enhance collaboration and effectiveness.ResponsibilitiesOwn and/or manage DesignOps programs and initiatives, focused on ensuring team health, design efficiency, and design impact. This includes:Ensuring program has clear goals, a sustainable operating model, and effective governanceExecuting program tactics, from goal and scope setting to conclusion, within defined schedule, budget, and quality parameters. Identifying issues and driving them to resolutionIdentifying connections to other programs, teams, and partners and engaging key stakeholders to align program goals for mutual successPlanning and facilitating meetings, creating key communications, and keeping team and program on track with commitmentsPromote design-focused collaboration. Coach and support design teams in achievement of design adjacent tasks such as work prioritization, level-of-effort estimating, asset management, and knowledge sharingDesign and implement new ways of working that further DesignOps effectiveness and goals, using design thinking methods, and collaborating with team members and key stakeholdersAid DesignOps scalability through designing, documenting, and sharing best practices and resourcesHelp champion the growth of DesignOps, working with other teams within Autodesk to align, share and support the growth of the discipline across the companyMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience3+ years design program management experience within a software environmentFamiliarity with user-centred design practices, UX tools and techniques, and software development methods, primarily AgileStrong track record of managing and completing initiatives successfullyExperience working with and influencing cross-functional teams to align goals and effortsDemonstrated strong writing, reporting, and documentation skills (examples may be required)Strong verbal and presentation skillsAbility to travel as needed, likely 20% or less#LI-JK2At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). If you have any questions or require support, contact Autodesk Careers.Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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